This is the 4176th most frequent Dutch word.
bund
The Dutch word "bund" means "dike" or "embankment" in English.
Here, 'bund' is used to refer to a group or association of individuals with a shared goal or interest.
Hij sloot zich aan bij een bund van wetenschappers.
He joined a consortium of scientists.
In this case, 'bund' means a raised embankment, often used in the context of controlling water.
Ze verloor haar balans op de bund langs de rivier.
She lost her balance on the dike along the river.
Here, 'bund' is utilized to mean a bundle or package, typically of items like papers.